United States Navy

The United States Navy is responsible for conducting naval military operations. Its stated mission is "to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas." The U.S. Navy currently has nearly 345,000 personnel on active duty and 145,000 in the Navy Reserve. It operates 278 ships in active service and more than 4,000 aircraft.

The United States Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy , which was established during the American Revolutionary War and was disbanded in 1790. The Naval Act of 1794 ordered the construction and manning of six frigates . The U.S. Navy came into international prominence in the 20th century, during World War II . Operating in both the European and Pacific venues, it was a part of the war from the onset of American military involvement. From the Attack on Pearl Harbor to Japan's official surrender on the deck of the USS Missouri, the Navy was always at the forefront . During the Cold War with Russia it evolved into a nuclear deterrent and crisis response force while preparing for a possible global war with the Soviet Union .

Currently the United States Navy maintains a sizeable presence in the world, deploying in such areas as East Asia, Southern Europe, and the Middle East. Its ability to project force onto regions of the world, engage in forward areas during peacetime, and rapidly respond to regional crises makes it an active player in American foreign and defence policy. Despite decreases in ships and personnel following the Cold War, it has continued to spend more on technology development and is the world's largest navy with a tonnage greater than that of the next 17 largest countries combined.

NAVY GIFTS - Celebrate the U.S. Navy with SALUTE TO ARMS Boutique Premium cigars. They are handmade in small batches and in limited quantities by Tabacalera Esteli. They make great gifts for those that serve in, or have served our country in the U.S. Navy. They are also an ideal retirement gift. The 25 cigars are packaged in a cedar wood humidor Navy box that displays the insignia in full color.

SALUTE TO ARMS Navy cigars celebrates those that serve our country in the United States Armed Services. They are perfect for men or wowen. Each is handmade by Tabacalera Esteli using super premium aged Cuban Seed Habano long-filler tobacco. The Binder is a wrapper quality Cuban Seed Habano 2000 leaf and it is draped in a beautiful and delicious shade-grown Sumatra Cuban Seed Wrapper. The cigars have a large ring size of 50 and a full 7 inches long, these Churchills have an exquisite aroma and taste. 25 are hand packaged in a humidor box that proudly displays the insignia of the Navy in full color. Each individual cigar has a band embossed with the emblem.

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